The final design concept to be built beginning 2008
Painting by James Hubbell
(Click image for architectural drawing, 350K PDF)

Architectural Plans

Supporters

The Interpretive Center at Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve: A Creative Vision

“The shape of a leaf serves, expresses the unique function of that particular leaf. Does the shape of a building or sound of a symphony serve and express the unique spiritual needs of the composer and his age (time)?” – James Hubbell

A Capital Campaign of The Escondido Creek Conservancy

The Need ...

A new building for -

  • Environmental Education
  • Aesthetically pleasing facility to honor the unique natural setting
  • Ranger staff presence
  • Conservancy office
  • A special place for children
  • Strengthen community presence and increase public safety
  • Meeting place

The Opportunity ...

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District has obtained a $57,000 grant from the State of California for an
interpretive center. Through The Escondido Creek Conservancy and OMWD matches, a total of $134,000 has been committed. A campaign goal of $600,000 is sought, to construct this unique community treasure. Please contact us to discuss gift options and naming rights, or send your gift today via mail or credit card on our web site!

Help make this vision a reality! Contact the TECC office today for larger donations, or make a $50 or greater credit card gift now... DonateNow

All gifts will be recognized in a permanent display at the newly completed Interpretive Center. Naming opportunities are available.

Your donation to TECC is tax-deductible

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The world renowned architectural firm of Hubbell and Hubbell has been selected to design the facility. James Hubbell has produced four conceptual drawings, and a final design concept has been selected, pictured above.

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The location of the proposed Interpretive Center will be the fenced 'corral' area at the parking lot staging area at the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve

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We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following individuals so far in the capital campaign:

News flash!
Effective October 26, all gifts received through November 30 will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous grants from Mr. Larrry Dodge

River Rock Level ($50+)

Rachael & Rob Barns
Sharon Blake
Kasey Cinciarelli
Dubs & Company
Rick Halsey
Gail Hanna
The Doughty & Stafford Family
Tom Leech
Pat & Frank McCulloch
Richard & Elizabeth Mercurio
Robert & Cynthia Moore
Elton & Myrna Rife
Brad Roth
Devore & Ruth Smith
Gary & Linda Tobler
Gail & Frank Twohy
Mary Anne Viney
Kirby & Stacie Wolfe
Frederick & Linda Woods

Foundation Level ($100+)

Jacqueline Arsivaud-Benjamin & Alan Benjamin
Gordon Caras, PhD
Maggie Houlihan
Rebecca Johnson
Cardiff School , MAC Class
Diane Nygaard
Dr. George Sardina
A. Aristides & Sandra M. Yayanos

Supporting Level ($250+)

Alice De Celles
Anthony De Bellis, Jr & Melanie Fallon

Rooftop Level ($500+)

Laurilyn Burson
Jeff & Carolyn Swenerton
Gerald & Susan Varty

Structural Level ($1,000+)

Camille Armstrong and Geoffrey Smith
Martha Blane & Leonard Wittwer
Timothy & Claudia Costanzo
Harry and Stacy Ehrlich
Mark and Kathy Fackler
Cheri Smith
The Deborah Szekely Family Foundation
Helen Thomson Fund at the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

Benefactors ($5,000+)

Anonymous I Fund
at The San Diego Foundation, $50,000
Anonymous II Fund
at The San Diego Foundation, $50,000
Anonymous III Fund
at The San Diego Foundation, $50,000
Anonymous IV Fund
at The San Diego Foundation, $10,000
Kenneth & Bonita Baumgartner, $5,000
The Erik Baumgartner Fund
at The San Diego Foundation, $10,000
Jean Costanzo, $5,000
Tim and Claudia Costanzo – BMW X5 SUV, in-kind gift (Auction in Progress!)
The Hattie Ettinger Conservation Fund, $10,000
Larry Dodge, matching pledge
Gigi Hurst/Habitat West, $3,000
Susie S. Hayes, $20,500
The Orca Fund
at The San Diego Foundation, $50,000

Grant

State of California, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Stateside Grant, $68,000

In-Kind

Olivenhain Municipal Water District - Project Management and permitting

Please consider a generous gift today!
DonateNow

We would appreciate receiving larger gifts in the form of checks or securities

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Citizens Advisory Committee

The following dedicated individuals have volunteered their time to advise this process of selection, design, and construction. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to them for their dedication and their vision.

Lynne Christenson, PhD, County Historian,  County of San Diego
Tim Costanzo, Small Business Owner (ret.), The Escondido Creek Conservancy, Elfin Forest
Janie DeCelles, Long-Term Care Planning Specialist, Interpretive Center Funder, Encinitas
Susan S. Hayes, Rancho Santa Fe
Virginia McMannus, PhD, Psychologist, Elfin Forest
Laura Mitchell, PhD, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Harmony Grove
Anne Mudge, Artist, Elfin Forest
Katie Ragazzi, Executive Director, The Escondido Children's Museum
Geoffrey D. Smith, MA, Executive Director,  The Escondido Creek Conservancy
Jeff Swenerton, Public School Administrator (ret.), The Escondido Creek Conservancy, Elfin Forest
Dorothy Tavui, Culture Committee, San Pasqual Band of Kumeyaay Indians

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Architectural Drawings and Plans

Watch it grow, from early concept to final plans...

July 2006

First conceptual design (jpg)

July 2007

Conceptual of selected design (pdf)

September 2007

50% Floor plan (pdf)

50% Roof plan (pdf)

50% Elevation, cut away (pdf)

50% Elevation, exterior and setting (pdf)

50% Site plan (pdf)

November 2007

90% Plan (pdf) 10MB

Interior Ceiling Mural Painting Art (pdf) 8MB

Interior Floor and Support Column Art (pdf)

The beautiful James Hubbell ceiling, flooring, and support column art pieces are significant architectural treatments, and are available for funding and naming rights as follows:

Central column, cast carved cement

Estimated Cost: $2,000
FUNDED by
Camille Armstrong & Geoffrey Smith

Floor finish, Glazed clay tile

Estimated Cost: $6,600
FUNDED by
(available)

Two interior columns, glazed clay tile

Estimated Cost: $2,300
FUNDED by
(available)

Ceiling finish, mural painting

Estimated Cost: $4,000
FUNDED by
(available)

 

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